2 bays trail run - Magnetic Island
From Nelly Bay to Horseshoe Bay running through National Parks.
Saturday 24th May 2014
Magnetic Island, Australia
Auckland to Brisbane to Townsville to Magnetic Island (Car, Plane, Train, plane, taxi, boat, bus ... whew!) ... but WELL worth the trip. Stayed in a beautiful Holiday home that friends of ours own called Daggoombah. The Island is the resort island that time forgot. Most of it is national park so there is no built up areas apart from the ferry landing. its Waiheke 20 years ago. GREAT times!
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Magnetic Island, ten minutes ferry ride from Townsville is unique in that it has a permanent residential population of about 2,000 people.
This means unlike alot of 'resort' islands, Magnetic caters for all budgets. More than half the Island is national park and thus wildlife such as koalas, wallabies, possums and birdlife are plentiful.
I didn't interview a local on Magnetic, I decided I would just concentrate on the natural beauty of the Island. I got some great wildlife shots and the beaches and bays are to die for.
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Hike Magnetic Island, Townsville North Queensland
Escape to a tropical island paradise surrounded by secluded bays, golden beaches and activities to excite everyone. With 23 beaches and bays and just a 20 minute ferry ride from Townsville, Magnetic Island has the natural beauty and serenity of an untouched paradise.
Get acquainted with the island by exploring the National Park and hiking the iconic Fort Walk which leads to historic WWII fortifications and infrastructure and is home to 800 koalas. Lookouts along the way afford excellent views to the Palm Island Group in the north and Bowling Green Bay National Park in the south.
Conclude your day with a sunset horse ride along the beach at Horseshoe Bay.
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Magnetic Island Experience
Magnetic Island / Queensland / Australia
30 min. Magnetic Island experience
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Nelly Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Balding Bay, Radical Bay, Arthur Bay, Florence Bay and the Koala Village / Bungalow Bay
Magnetic Island is an island 8 kilometres / 5.0 mi offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This 52 km2 / 20.1 sq mi / mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville, with 2,107 permanent residents. The island is accessible from Townsville Breakwater to Nelly Bay Harbour by ferry. There is a large 27 km2 / 10.4 sq mi National Park and bird sanctuary and walking tracks can be taken between the populated bays and to a number of tourist destinations such as the World War II forts.
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Bungalow Bay /Koala Village - Horseshoe Bay / incl. Bus Stop
X-Base /Magnetic Island/ - Nelly Bay / incl. Bus Stop
The island has long become established as a holiday destination with many hotels and several resorts in operation to cater for all levels of service. The public facilities and infrastructure on the island are managed by the Townsville City Council. The island is part of the electoral district of Townsville in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. The island is also part of the Federal seat of Herbert, which is represented by Ewen Jones.
Naming
The name of the island came about because of the apparent /magnetic/ effect it had on the ship's compass of Captain Cook as he passed the island when sailing up the east coast of Australia in 1770. People have since explored the general area of Magnetic Island with various instruments to discover what might have caused the effect that Cook reported, but nothing has been discovered. The island's mysterious magnetic effect is the basis for the 2015 speculative fiction novel 'A Tango with the Dragon.' The local name for the island is Maggie Isle / Maggie Island, or / The Island.
Natural heritage
The island is a haven for wildlife. 54% of the island is Magnetic Island National Park, which is mostly located on the steep hilly interior and rugged north-western side. The highest point on the island is Mount Cook reaching 497 m / 1,631 ft above sea level.
Magnetic Island is famous for its angling opportunities. Fish around the island include: blue marlin, black marlin, sailfish, mackerel, wahoo, giant trevally, dogtooth tuna, coral trout, mahi-mahi, tuna, red emperor and sea perch.
As of 2013, there are over 800 koalas estimated to be present on the island; this population represents the northern limit of their geographic range.
The pressure of coastal development has, in recent years, begun to make a significant impact on the island, which lies in the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. At present many millions of dollars in development are planned for the island and the impact of these has led to considerable opposition from some residents who fear the effects this development will have on the environmental values of Magnetic's lowlands which are not protected by the national park; these areas represent only 20% of the whole island, and of this 20%, most is freehold land and is already developed.
East Coast Australia, Magnetic Island, Radical Bay
Magnetic Island is only a short ferry ride off the coast of Eastern Australia, but it feels a million miles away. This island is the ultimate adventure AND relaxation destination. Hiking, biking, koalas, beaches, sailing trips, snorkel trips, you can take as fast or as slow as you would like.
Over two thirds of the island is National Park, and therefore; no camping. However! There is one paradisal beach that is classified as Marine Park, and is private land. The road here is TREACHEROUS, there are no ammenities and at night your only neighbours will be friendly and curious Curlews, the most iconic birds of the island. We took our homemade Hino 4x4 overland motorhome with us. Solar panels allowed us to have all the power we would need, from our morning smoothies, our fridge to keep our food cool, and our stereo throughout the day. We were able to carry about a weeks worth of water with us, and day after day Beasty exceeded our expectations in comfort, style, and functionality.
During the day the beach gets busy, and by that I mean up to 15 people. There is a nice 45 minute hike up and over to the nearest beach town, Koalas to be spotted out in the wild, and a symphony of birds to wake you up in the morning. This island definitely gives me Thai Island vibes, and I don't think there exists a more perfect place to park up for a few days, read a book, swing in a hammock, and enjoy the sun.
Visited Maggie Island June 2018 (Australian winter)
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Australian Koala in the Wild. National Park. Radical Bay, Magnetic Island, Australia. Drone Footage
Koalas are not bears, but MARSUPIALS, which means that their young are born immature & they develop further in the safety of a pouch.There is a koala population on Magnetic Island. Most of the island is a national park and there are few threats to the slow Australian marsupial there. Its likely you'll see a koala on the walk to Radical Bay, where the land is privately owned but no current development is occurring. I flew my drone, a DJI Phantom 3 Standard to capture the beauty of the Bay.
5 things to do on Magnetic Island
This perfect weekend escape is just 20 minutes from Townsville. Introducing, Magnetic Island. This little slice of paradise is the Great Barrier Reef's only island with its own postcode – fun fact!
Two-thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park and is surrounded by easily accessible bays and sandy beaches just waiting to be explored as well as encapsulated by granite boulders adding to its unique charm.
The best way to experience Maggie, as it is affectionately known to the locals, is to get off the bitumen and explore the natural surroundings of this island paradise.
Get back to nature on the Forts Walk, keeping your eyes peeled for koalas, feed the rock wallabies or get your adrenaline pumping with watersports at Horseshoe Bay.
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Magnetic Island, Australia, Travel Video Guide
Magnetic Island, ten minutes ferry ride from Townsville is unique in that it has a permanent residential population of about 2,000 people.
This means unlike alot of 'resort' islands, Magnetic caters for all budgets. More than half the Island is national park and thus wildlife such as koalas, wallabies, possums and birdlife are plentiful.
I didn't interview a local on Magnetic, I decided I would just concentrate on the natural beauty of the Island. I got some great wildlife shots and the beaches and bays are to die for.
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Dust Proofing Caravans, learn HOW to with Joogzee // Exploring Magnetic Island and Townsville
In this fortnights episode we arrive at the coastal town of Townsville where we stay for a little over a week to explore the area, catch up with friends and get in some much needed cross country training for our epic cap to cape race.
While in the area, we also do a day trip to Magnetic Island and hire a Kayak for a cruise around the bay.
Joogzee also has a bit of a task ahead of him to make dust covers and dustproof the caravan before we take off inland.
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On our journey inland we make stops at Charters Towers, Hughenden, Richmond and Julia Creek.
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Vlog #39 | Magnetic Island
In this vlog I'm on Magnetic Island. I was very surprised to see how beautiful the island was. It is literally paradise! Palmtrees, white sand, beautiful beaches and the amazing blue ocean! Definitely worth going! Enjoy!
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Exploring Townsville and Magnetic Island!
A weekend in North Queensland!
We spent 4 days checking out the best things to see and do around the Townsville region... Including Magnetic Island and the Paluma Range National Park
Happiest of birthdays to our gorgeous friend Jess!
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Exploring Magnetic Island in Australia
I'm really glad I decided to spend a couple nights on Magnetic Island in beautiful Queensland, Australia. I headed to the island with no plan other than to simply explore the island, meet some new people, and learn about the history of this part of Australia. One thing I didn't mention in the video that I find interesting is that the second floor of one of these Command Post forts is bricked off and houses generators and radio equipment - it is still an operational radio-repeater and navigational beacon. Also, it is always a treat to see some wild Koalas! I regret not filming the group I traveled with more, but we only spent the day together and it can be a little weird filming people after you first meet them, but nonetheless, I really did enjoy spending the day with people and being a social animal. It also occurred to me upon completion of this video that the phrase “Loud-ass Lorikeets” would make a great band name...do you agree?
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Koalas In The Wild! Magnetic Island, Australia
We wanted to see Koalas, not in a zoo or sanctuary, but in their natural habitat. We'd read about Magnetic Island as a Koala Hot Spot, but a friendly local gave us specific directions, and... jackpot!
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Arthur Bay - Magnetic Island
A quick compilation of footage taken over a couple of hours snorkelling / freediving at Arthur Bay, Magnetic Island - North Queensland in January 2017.
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Magnetic Island is a secret slice of happiness. The vibes on this island are surreal. Located a short ferry ride off the coast of Townsville in Tropical North Queensland, “Maggie” as it’s affectionately known by the locals, is an Island known for fun. The easiest way for you to explore the island is by hiring a ‘Mini-moke’. These little golf buggy-like cars will be able to take you to parts that you can’t access on foot, like Horseshoe Bay, which is an absolute must-see.
If you’re a little more on the energetic side, Magnetic Island is an awesome place to go hiking and exploring as most of the island is a National Park. We recommend doing ‘The Forts’ walk. It’s a 4km hike that takes you through the forest, up and over some massive rocks and ascends to a lookout peak that will give you the most breathtaking views of the island. Truly special. When you get to the end, you will come across old concrete forts that were used in World War II, not going to lie, they are kind of creepy but super cool.
Maggie is also surrounded by coral reef, so swimming and snorkeling are a must. You’ll see lots of tropical fish and turtles. And maybe sharks. But don’t worry they’re baby ones.... Mostly.
Rock Wallabies in Natural Habitat ~ Magnetic Island NP Qld.
Rock Wallabies, unique to Australia, in their natural habitat in the Magnetic Island National Park. The Island is situated 8km offshore from Townsville, Queensland with approx 2000 residents.
Magnetic Island Wildlife
One of the most wild spots in all of Australia! Magnetic Island is a National Park and bird sanctuary, covered with koalas and wild wallabies. We explored the island with Tropical Topless Car Rentals and cuddled koalas at Bungalow Bay Koala Park. There are also beautiful hiking trails throughout the tiny island.. what an incredible place!
Places We Go - Magnetic Island | Official Subaru Australia
Hitting Townsville just in the nick of time, we jump aboard the SeaLink Queensland ferry and wave farewell to the mainland for a few days. It's a quick trip of only 7km out to the paradise of Magnetic Island.
AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | Magnetic Island, Queensland
Our trip to Australia was a real turning point for Audrey. In particular, she's not fond of snakes. Getting close to one is pretty much out of question. Wrapping a snake around her neck? Forget about it! And yet, that is actually what she did after some coaxing from both me and the ranger who assuredly told her that this was a gentle non- poisonous snake.
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The look on her face says it all, as it took a lot of courage to have it placed around her neck; however, after a few seconds she began to relax and actually enjoy the experience. This is what having animal encounters allows a person to experience. As fun as it is to get up close and interactive with animals, it is equally as important to learn something from it. Our time spent at Bungalow Bay Koala Village was exactly that. Come check out our adventure travel video to see what other animals we encountered on our outing.
Today we're going to be doing something really cool. We're going to have authentic Australian animal encounters. We're going to be putting snakes around our necks, hugging koalas and you have never had a snake around your neck so this should be kind of interesting.
Our morning at Bungalow Bay Koala Village was the perfect opportunity to get up close with some of Australia's local wildlife.
First we met various lizards, including the the two-headed lizard which has a tail that resembles the shape of its head.
Next it was time to hold a snake. I was quite nervous about it at first, but the ranger reassured me that this non-venomous python was one of the most well-behaved snakes she had every encountered. That was enough to get me to wrap it around my neck.
How is that? It is good.
And lastly, we had the opportunity to hold cute koalas. These sleepy little creatures spend up to 20 hours a day napping, and the one we met dozed off right after its photo op.
Coming from Canada, these were animals that neither Sam nor I had ever seen before.
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